Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese, Director: Taxi Driver. Martin Charles Scorsese was born on November 17, 1942 in Queens, New York City, to Catherine Scorsese (née Cappa) and Charles Scorsese, who both worked in Manhattan's garment district, and whose families both came from Palermo, Sicily.

Martin Scorsese: Martin Scorsese, American filmmaker known for his harsh, often violent depictions of American culture. In terms of artistry, he was perhaps the most significant American director of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.